“Fashion Deliver” – 1st Annual Cinderella’s Gala and Workshop

When “The Fashion Industry Delivers”, they really deliver. This partnership with non-profit organizations and the military provides free new evening gowns, dresses, suits, shoes,
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 What every woman dreams for is to be able to go shopping, be pampered and leave feeling like a Queen for free. Fashion Delivers teamed up with Fort Meade Volunteer Community to host female soldiers, spouses and daughters for a magnificent day of pampering. Women were treated to sessions on dressing for your body type, which was presented by Executive Director of Mrs. & Miss International Pageants for Maryland and Virginia; Ciji Dodds, Miss Maryland Int’l. 2011 and Sandra Bryan-Grier, Mrs. Maryland Int’l. 2011.  The presentation focused on the four body types and what clothes looks best for each body type to heighten your positive areas and not bring attention to your not so positive areas. We used examples of clothes and accessories that would complement the various body types that were present. There were presentations on how to apply makeup, where to shop for the best deals and homemade makeup tips and how you can save money by making some of the items yourself.

We helped women select gowns, dresses, shoes and accessories along with helping them pose for the red carpet and posing for their before and after photos. As a military wife I know firsthand what kind of commitment and dedication is required to be the spouse of a service member or to be the daughter or mother. It was an honor to be of service to the women in the military who give of themselves and their loved ones to protect the freedoms we have every day. I am looking forward to being of service again in 2012 and can’t wait to try out some of the tips given on home made products and to check out some of the well kept secrets of sale days for local stores.